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Belmont County senior services levy (renewal and decrease)

On the ballot in
Belmont County
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

A renewal of part of an existing levy, being a reduction of 0.75 mill for each $1 of taxable value, to constitute a tax for the benefit of Belmont County for the purpose of providing and maintaining senior services and facilities including but not limited to, transportation, nutrition and in-home services to elderly residents that the county auditor estimates will collect $1,410,000 annually, at a rate not exceeding 0.75 mill for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $15 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for 5 years, commencing in 2027, first due in calendar year 2028.

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote renews part of an existing levy, reduced by 0.75 mill, as a 0.75-mill, 5-year county property tax for senior services and facilities, estimated to collect $1,410,000 a year.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal and decrease.

On every Belmont County ballot. Ballot heading: "Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal and Decrease) Belmont County".

Sources

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